Literary Devices
What literary device is used when an author gives hints about future events?
What is foreshadowing?
Why might an author use short sentences during an action scene?
To create tension or speed.
“The mayor’s speech was compelling, causing the crowd to cheer loudly.” What does compelling most likely mean?
What is persuasive or powerful?
Spell the word meaning “to know something well.”
What is familiar?
What tense is this sentence written in? “Maria walks to school every morning.”
What is present tense?
Identify the literary device: “The thunder grumbled angrily across the sky.”
What is personification?
What is the effect of vivid imagery in writing?
It helps readers visualize the scene and engage their senses.
“The abandoned house looked desolate after years without visitors.” What does desolate mean?
What is empty, lonely, or deserted?
“A person who explores space.”
What is astronaut?
What is the subject in this sentence? “Across the field ran the frightened deer.”
What is deer?
“She was as nervous as a mouse trapped in a cage.” Why did the author use this simile?
To emphasize how nervous or frightened she was.
An author repeats the phrase “Never give up” throughout a story. Why?
To emphasize the central theme or message.
“The witness gave a vague description that confused investigators.” What does vague mean?
What is unclear or not specific?
Spell the word meaning “very important.”
What is essential?
What part of speech is the italic word? “She spoke confidently during the debate.”
What is an adverb?
“The thunder growled across the sky. ”What figurative language is used?
What is personification?
How does first-person point of view affect a story?
It allows readers to experience events through the narrator’s personal thoughts and feelings.
“The athlete remained resilient despite multiple setbacks.” What does resilient mean?
What is able to recover quickly from difficulties?
“To successfully complete something difficult.”
What is accomplish?
Identify the verb tense in this sentence:“By next year, the scientists will have completed their research.”
What is future perfect tense?
What is the effect of this sentence? “The icy wind sliced through his jacket.”
What is it creates strong imagery and helps the reader feel the cold?
An author describes a mansion as “silent, hollow, and lifeless.” What tone is most likely created?
What is eerie, gloomy, or suspenseful?
“The scientist’s explanation was so intricate that many students struggled to follow it.” What does intricate mean?
What is very detailed or complicated?
Spell the word meaning “showing great determination.”
What is persistent?
Rewrite this sentence using correct punctuation and capitalization:“however the team refused to quit even after losing the lead”
What is “However, the team refused to quit even after losing the lead.”?